Barton Springs Multiport Well

Jeff Watson, Staff Hydrogeologist, collecting freshly cut core samples during the Barton Springs Multiport Well drilling process in February 2024. The District has successfully drilled two new monitor wells this year- one in Garrison Park and another in Zilker Park just south of Barton Springs Pool. While construction at the Garrison monitor well is now […]

Drought Update – March 2024

Rainfall   During March, the Austin area typically experiences a monthly average rainfall of approximately 2.9 inches. To date, we have received 2.1 inches. Despite receiving steady rainfall in both February and March, rainfall amounts for both months were about a half-inch short of their respective monthly averages.  Figure 1. Monthly deviation from average and monthly total […]

Public Hearing – City of Buda

Notice is given that Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the District office located at 1124 Regal Row, Austin, TX, 78748. The City of Buda, 405 E Loop St, Buda, TX, 78610, filed an […]